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SS&A Updates - November 2010 – Trade & the Midterm Elections: The results of the 2010 midterm elections will have significant effects on trade initiatives in the 112th Congress and U.S. trade policy in general. Please click here for a link to a summary of the election results as they pertain to international trade issues. May 2010 - The HELP Act for Haiti: The U.S. House of Representatives and Senate recently passed an extension and enhancement of the Haiti HOPE Act. The initiative, called the Haiti Economic Lift Program (HELP) was crafted in response to the January 2010 earthquake, and Congressional leaders hope the trade benefits will help Haiti create new jobs in the apparel manufacturing industry. Please click here for a link to the summary of the legislation. March 2010: On Tuesday, March 23, 2010 12:30 - 1:30pm, Andrew Samet will present "Trade and Labor Standards: Will the Debate Ever End (or Begin)?" at the offices of
Doyle, Barlow & Mazard PLLC, in DC. The event is sponsored by The Association of Women in International Trade, and more information is available at http://www.giuffrida.org/wiit/events/current/35.html. You can also download a flier for the event here - http://www.giuffrida.org/wiit/events/pdf/35.pdf. |
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